Segun Awosanya

Segun Awosanya (born 11 February 1976) is a Nigerian realtor, Human Rights activist, and Business & Strategic Consultant.[1]

Segun Awosanya
Born
Adesegun Olusegun Omotayo Awosanya

(1976-02-11) 11 February 1976
Lagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
OccupationRealtor, Human Rights Activist, Business & Strategic Consultant
Known forFounder/President, Social Intervention Advocacy Foundation (SIAF)
Spouse(s)Odezi Faith Awosanya
Websitesegalink.com

Awosanya was one of the early organisers (advocates) of the campaign against police brutality in Nigeria using social media as a tool, while engaging authorities across arms of government with #EndSARS #ReformPoliceNG advocacy, which yielded results when the Muhammadu Buhari led Federal government of Nigeria announced a total overhaul of the department of special anti robbery squad popularly known as SARS.[2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

Segun was born in Isale Eko LGA of Lagos State to Late Prince Adebanjo M. Awosanya and Late Madam Susanna Olubukonla Awosanya both of whom were from Ago -Iwoye (Ijebu North local Government Area- Ogun State). He attended Ojota Primary School (1982-1987) and Ojota Secondary School (1988-1994).[6]

Awosanya studied Estate Management at Yaba College of Technology in 1996. While in the college, he was recruited in the Yaba College of Technology Cadet Force attached to the 25 Guards Battalion, Army Cantonment and rose in ranks to become a member of the command council in 1997. He later proceeded to University of Lagos where he majored in Estate Management (2000-2005).[6]

Career

Awosanya is the Founder/President, Social Intervention Advocacy Foundation (SIAF).[7][8] He is also the Founder and Executive Director of ALIENSMEDIA (a futuristic brand identity media, technology and brand strategy consultancy).[9] He has continued to freely educate and enlighten the public through Twitter with successful direct intervention in bridging institutional gaps between the people and government institutions.[10][11]

Awosanya consults for several firms, Government and Non-Governmental Organizations in Nigerian and beyond on technology, business strategy, strategic communication, real estate investments/wealth management, personal development, crisis/perception management, soft skills and media matters.[12][13][14]

Awosanya facilitated and influenced the Nigerian socio-political space from 2014 till date through various advocacies.[15] The most popular among them is the #EndSARS #ReformPoliceNG - An advocacy focusing on the reformation of the Criminal Justice System via legislative reforms and the scrap of rogue arm of the police (SARS) that is currently threatening the sovereignty of the country and the general sanctity of our society.[16][17][18][19][20]

In the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest in Nigeria, Awosanya was listed as a member of the Lagos State Judiciary Panel of Inquiry by the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on police brutality in Lagos State.[21][22]

Personal life

Awosanya is married to Odezi Faith Awosanya (a realtor), with a son and daughter

See also

References
  1. Zaza Hlalethwa,"#ENDSARS: Understanding Nigeria's anti police brutality protests". news24.com. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  2. The Guardian. "Nigerian Presidency Has Received The #EndSars Petition- Segun Awosanya". Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  3. CNN. "How a social media movement against police brutality prompted Nigerian government to act". Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  4. Premiumtimes. "#EndSARS: Nigerians applaud Osinbajo over directive to review SARS". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  5. Channels Television News. "SARS Overhaul: Operatives To Wear Uniform, Restricted To Robbery, Kidnap Cases". Channels TV. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  6. "Segalink Biography, Age, Family, Education, Businesses, Net Worth And More". infoguideafrica.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  7. Valentine Iwenwanne,"Protesters in Nigeria Demand a Proper End to Police Unit That Tortures Detainees". vice.com. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  8. "Commissioners of police, DPOs couldn't control IRT, STS operatives — CSOs". vanguardngr.com. 18 July 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  9. Adaobi Onyeakaegbu,"Segun "Segalink" Awosanya is our Man Crush today!". pulse.ng. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  10. Sampson Toromade,"The #EndSARS Protester is Pulse Person of the Year 2020". pulse.ng. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  11. Titilola Oludimu,"Social Media Round: Overhaul SARS". techpoint.africa. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  12. "#EndSARS: Almost A Revolution". thisdaylive.com. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  13. Ayodele Ibiyemi,"Much ado about Segalink's withdrawal from the #EndSARS protests". naija.yafri.ca. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  14. "Meet the outstanding entrepreneurs who received the Lord's Achievers Awards". pulse.ng. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  15. "Beyond The Protests, Advocacy Must Continue to Ensure Implementation of Police Reforms in Nigeria - Segun Awosanya". proshareng.com. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  16. Ugonna-Ora Owoh,"Queer Nigerians face police brutality. Why were they erased from #EndSARS?". opendemocracy.net. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  17. "#EndSARS protest has been hijacked, says Segalink". punchng.com. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  18. "Shooting #EndSARS protesters in Lekki: It shouldn't have come to this— Segalink". vanguardngr.com. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  19. "#Endsars: From Anti-Robbery Squad To Anti-People's Squad". thisdaylive.com. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  20. "#EndSARS leader Segalink withdraws". thenationonlineng.net. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  21. Onyewuchi, Chukwudi (27 October 2020). "Lagos State Judiciary Panel of Inquiry Commences Sitting". Lawyard – via lawyard.ng.
  22. nigerianobservernews. "Police Enlist Singer, Korede Bello, EndSARS Campaigner, Awosanya, Others to Monitor SARS Operations". Retrieved 9 September 2018.
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